World War I-era typed letter in German dated March 20, 1916, addressed to Lieutenant General and Governor of Thorn, von Dickhuth-Harrach, and bearing the bold ink signature of German Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. In the letter, Hindenburg declines a proposed visit because the current military situation prevents him from planning his time or whereabouts with certainty, while offering to receive written requests. Accompanied by a typed English translation bearing inventory number 36324. Both sheets exhibit horizontal and vertical folds, toning, scattered spotting, creases and general age-related handling wear; the German letter has small edge imperfections. Approx. size (in): 11.25 x 8.